What's on in Olympia for free?
42 upcoming events
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See it on a mapVenues at a glanceWe've rounded up 42 upcoming events in Olympia for free — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Olympia for free
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Wednesday 30 September
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Fri2
Tomorrow
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Sat3
Saturday 3 October
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Fri 2Free
📖Story time🌳Outdoors
Sensory-inclusive Storytime at the Children's Museum: Big Feelings
Olympia Library
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Fri 2Free
🏷️Other
Teen Tech Tutors: Drop-In Tech Help
Olympia Library
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
🏆Tournament👾Video games
Paradox 2K AoS tournament
Paradox Trading Post
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Sat 3 · 11 AMFree
✂️Workshop
Young Writers Club
Olympia Library
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Sat 3 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
Dementia Workshop Series: Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver
Olympia Library
Sun4
Sunday 4 October
Tue6
Tuesday 6 October
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Tue 6 · 10 AMFree
🧾Drop-in services🤝Volunteering
Coordinated Entry Drop-in Assistance
Olympia Library
Tue 6 · 10:15 AMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Pre-Reader Storytime: Ages 18 months–5 years
Olympia Library
Tue 6 · 10:30 AMFree
📖Story time📚Literature
Baby Storytime: Ages 0-18 Months
West Olympia Library
Later
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Tue 6Free
📚Literature
Open Book Club
Olympia Library
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
👴Seniors
Elderhood Roundtable
Olympia Library
Thu 8 · 3 PM$0
💿DJ set
Sips and Supplies: Happy Hour with Devoted
COVE
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Thu 8 · 6:30 PMFree
📚Literature🗣️Talk
Welcome to the Void: A Countershade Introduction
Olympia Library
Sat 10 · 8:30 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Buy a HOME using down-payment assistance - build generational wealth!
606 Columbia St NW suite 106
Sat 10 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Teen Craft
Olympia Library
Sun 11 · 10 AM$0–40
🏃Running🤾Sports & fitness
Bodie's Light 5k Fun Run/Walk
Heritage Park at Capitol Lake
Tue 13 · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Friends of the Library Meeting
Olympia Library
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Wed 14Free
🧸Kids
Art Club
Olympia Library
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Thu 15Free
📚Literature🗣️Talk
DoubleBooked
Olympia Library
Fri 16Free
🧾Drop-in services
Teen Tech Tutors: Drop-In Tech Help
Olympia Library
Sat 17 · 9 AMFree
🕊️Human rights🏛️Politics & Economy
No Kings: Vote Early
Tivoli Fountain
Sat 17 · 9:45 AMFree
🌳Outdoors🏛️Politics & Economy
NO KINGS Drop-Your-Ballot March
Lions Park
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Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
✂️Workshop
Zine Club
Olympia Library
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Mon 19 · 4 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Death Cafe
Olympia Library
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Tue 20 · 3 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services
Anywhere Library @ The Firs
The Firs
Wed 21 · 3 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop0–15 yrs
Fun with Science!
Olympia Library
Sun 25 · 1 PM$0
Savory Irish Classics for Halloween
GRuB Farmhouse
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Sun 25 · 7 PMFree
🎬Cinema
Reels & Restorations: Manhunter (Final Cut 4K) -- Off Site Event at Capitol Theater
Olympia Library
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Mon 26 · 10:30 AMFree
Get Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment!
Olympia Library
Thu 5 Nov · 9 AM$0
PCBs in Building Materials Workshop
River's Edge
Fri 6 NovFree
🌳Outdoors
2026 Lacey Homemade for the Holidays
Thurston County Fairgrounds
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Thu 12 Nov · 6:30 PMFree
nightmayor presents: The Total Package screening w/ cast Q&A
Olympia Library
Fri 13 NovFree
📖Story time
Sensory-inclusive Storytime at the Children's Museum: Body Awareness
Olympia Library
Sat 21 Nov · 11 AMFree
🪑Flea market
2026 Olympia BearZaar
Olympia High School
Tue 15 DecFree
Exhibit: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
West Olympia Library
See also in Olympia for free
Fri 2 · 7:30 PM
🎤Hip-Hop💿DJ set
Arts walk
DECAY
Fri 2 · 8 PM$17.35
🎸Rock💿DJ set
Brass Camel + Rose Peak live in Olympia
Cryptatropa Bar, Olympia
Fri 9 · 8 PM$109
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Skerryvore
Washington Center For The Performing Arts, Olympia
Sat 24 · 2 PMFree
🪕Folk / Acoustic🎫Concert
Women Who Step Up, Not Aside with Trillium-239
Lacey Library
Fri 16 · 7 PM$12.51
🎤Karaoke🎸Rock
Emo Karaoke Night- Halloween Pop up Bar
23 Kitchens, Lacey
Sat 3 · 7 PM
⚡Electro🔬Experimental
Theo Krantz, yewn, Overcalc, Thee Effluvium, Reid Urban
DECAY
Tomorrow
🌀Ecstatic dance🧘Wellness
Olympia Plays!
Olympia Plays! — Tumwater
Sat 3$23.18
🎉Club💿DJ set
LATIN NIGHT & CULTURAL APPRECIATION WEEKEND
Palisade Declivity Event Centre, Tumwater
Fri 2 · 5 PMFree
🌳Outdoors🧺Market
2026 City of Lacey Night Market and Fall Fest
Lacey Food Truck Depot
Sun 4 · 1 PM
🎉Club💿DJ set
Oly Whistles Work Party
DECAY
Fri 16 · 5 PMFree
🌳Outdoors🧺Market
2026 Lacey Haunted Night Market
Lacey Food Truck Depot
Sat 10 · 7:30 PM$27.24–37.74
🎤Stand-up
INCLUDES FREE ITEM - Gateway Show - Olympia, WA
Rhythms Coffee, Olympia
Thu 15 · 7 PM$25.50
🎤Stand-up
"Mostly Jokes" | Aaron Foster | Stand Up Comedy
Oly Theater, Olympia
Fri 16 · 8 PM$96–98
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Gary Gulman
The Capitol Theater - Olympia
At 6:30 PM
👑Drag show
UnityHenge: Evolutionary
DECAY
Thu 15 · 7:30 PM$141–153
🎤Stand-up🎭Theatre
Randy Rainbow
Washington Center For The Performing Arts, Olympia
Thu 8 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
PageTurners Book Group
Tumwater Library
Wed 14$1,010
🗣️Talk🗺️Guided tour
OASIS 2026 - 2027
St. Placid Priory, Lacey
Thu 22 · 4 PMFree
📚Literature
The Next Chapter Book Club
Tenino Library
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Wed 7 · 5 PMFree
📚Literature
DuPont Book Club
DuPont Library
Sat 17 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
Kravin's Spooked & Caffeinated
Kravin's Coffee Cove, Yelm
Sat 3 · 3 PMFree
🗣️Talk🧾Drop-in services
Drop-in Levy Information Session
Yelm Library
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Tue 6 · 2:30 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Anywhere Library @ Timberlake Community Multipurpose Center
Timberlake Community Multipurpose Center, Shelton
Tue 6 · 4 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Shelton Writes
Shelton Library
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Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues in Olympia for free
Cryptatropa Bar
2 events
Olympia Library
28 events
124 Fir St NE
1 event
Washington Center For The Performing Arts
28 events
610 Water Street Southwest
1 event
285-299 7th Avenue Southwest
1 event
Heritage Park
5 events
606 Columbia St NW suite 106
1 event
501 5th Ave SW
1 event
West Olympia Library
2 events
Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy & Massage
3 events
Thurston County Fairgrounds
2 events